By Jared Medrano of Jackson Lewis A federal court ruling has forced the NCAA to suspend its transfer eligibility rule, bringing temporary relief to college athletes seeking to transfer schools without sitting out a year of competition. The rule, which requires certain Division I athletes who transfer schools to defer a year of competitive eligibility, was challenged in…
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The Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) and Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, has announced a strategic alliance, with a collective goal of building out the community of risk managers in the sports industry, giving them an even more powerful voice. Founded in 2022, SERMA is the first risk…
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In her time at UT Law, 3L Bryce Bradley has thoughtfully selected courses and experiences that marry her two loves: sports and business. As she approaches graduation this spring, she is well-prepared for a career in sports law. A Family-Inspired Interest in Entrepreneurship, Sports “My family has an entrepreneurial spirit that goes back several generations,”…
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D.C. United has announced the hiring of Caleb Shreve as its new Assistant General Manager. Shreve joins the Black-and-Red after spending the previous two seasons as Orlando City SC’s Head of Analytics. Prior to this, Shreve spent two years as a Data Analyst for Nashville SC in 2019 where he worked closely with current D.C.…
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Hackney Publications, the nation’s leading publisher of sports law periodicals, has announced a partnership with the North Carolina Coaches Association (NCCA) to deliver one of its longest tenured publications, Legal Issues in High School Athletics (LIHSA), to the NCCA’s membership. With more than 6,000 members, the Association exists “to promote and improve athletics in North Carolina’s public…
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By Christina Stylianou & Gregg E. Clifton Following a three-year spell of changes in college sports and increased pressure to adapt its policies under the weight of aggressive state legislation and mounting litigation, the NCAA has now issued a proposal that acknowledges the cracks in the NCAA’s longstanding amateurism model. In a multi-page letter to his Division I…
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Medical leaders representing the Australian Football League (AFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), National Football League, National Hockey League (NHL), National Rugby League (NRL) and World Rugby (WR) gathered for the seventh International Collision Sport Group Meeting to discuss “the latest innovations and best practices in the health and safety of…
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If you live in Texas and you ever wondered what it takes to break into the sports law industry, there may be no better opportunity to find out then by attending a CLE event December 13 at the Toyota Center in Houston. The event, entitled “Game Changers: A Comprehensive Look at Opportunities in Sports Law,”…
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(Editor’s Note: The following is shared from the pages of Sports Litigation Alert. The Alert features an archive of more 5,000 sports law case summaries and articles, the largest of its kind in the industry. To subscribe, visit here.) By Katelyn Kohler On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a significant move by…
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By Darren Heitner Is there such a thing as doing too much to brand yourself in a particular niche? It’s a question I have been asking myself occasionally as of late. Let me give you some background. Going into law school, I was certain I wanted to be a sports agent. I spent years building…
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